Telecom Outside Plant Fiber Optics Splicer - Roanoke, VA.

Introduction:

Fiber Network Services (FNS) is a leading provider of fiber optic and HFC telecom construction services, with offices in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and New Hampshire. At FNS, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality fiber optic and HFC infrastructure construction and services. We are seeking an experienced in-house OSP Fiber Optic Splicer.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for splicing fiber optic cables on both aerial and underground OSP/ISP telecom infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a range of fiber optic cables and equipment, a strong understanding of industry standards and guidelines, and the ability to work independently.

Job Location:

Roanoke/Salem, VA. is the primary office of dispatch. Work will be performed in surrounding areas.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Splice fiber optic cables in both aerial and underground telecom infrastructure.
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively communicate with clients, managers, and customers.
• Proficient computer application, and digital management skills.
• Ability to independently build, prep, splice, tag and test new cables to meet client requirements.
• Experience in reading and interpreting engineering and CAD work prints, splicing cut sheets, and fiber-matrix documents.
• Working knowledge of fiber theory, properties, and terminology.
• Experience splicing ISP/OSP Fiber Optics using various splice connectors/fusion machines.
• Proficient with hot cuts, maintenance window, CO/NOC communications.
• Experienced splicing loose tube and ribbon fiber.
• Proficient with the use and maintenance of optical splicing and test equipment (OTDR, OLTS, VFL, OPM, OPI/Traffic Identifier).
• Working knowledge of different brands and models of splice trays, organizers, cabinets, closures, and storage units.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot various fiber architectures including DWDM, CWDM mux/splitters, and equipment.
• Document and record cut sheet/splice matrix updates and applicable as-built documentation.
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ensure all work meets industry standards and guidelines.
• Familiarity with the usage of Bucket Trucks.
• Understanding of working in an outside public Right-of-Way to include site setup, traffic management, and safety.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with others and work within a team environment
• Ability to be at work every day at 7am
• Ability to occasionally be On-Call for after-hours emergency work
• Possession of a valid Driver's license
• Ability to pass a drug screening
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to speak fluent English,
• Ability to read and understand technical instruction
• Years of Experience: 3-5
• Education: High School or G.E.D.
• Familiarity with the usage of Bucket Trucks.
• The employee is regularly outdoors in different weather types.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please send us your resume. You will be a part of a fast-paced growing company that offers a competitive package of insurance, vision, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and sick leave with major holidays off. We look forward to hearing from you and having you join our team at FNS, where we are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality fiber optic and HFC infrastructure construction and services.